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Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green

England

List entry 1002632

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England

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Overview

History & significance

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green, is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the buried remains of Isca Dumnoniorum, the Roman settlement established in Devon during the 1st century AD. The site preserves substantial archaeological deposits including structural elements and artefacts that document the development of this important provincial town, which served as a significant military and civilian centre in the south-west of Roman Britain. The survival of well-stratified deposits beneath the cathedral precinct has provided crucial evidence for understanding the topography, chronology and function of the Roman settlement. The monument is protected in situ as a repository of archaeological information of national importance.

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002632. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green?

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green, is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the buried remains of Isca Dumnoniorum, the Roman settlement established in Devon during the 1st century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002632.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green?

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002632.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street (0.6 km), Little John's Cross (2.3 km), Ide Bridge (2.6 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street

St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road

2.6 km

Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington

3.4 km

Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation

3.9 km

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage

4.2 km

Roman signal station 450m north of Marshall Farm

5 km

Domesday entry for Exeter, Devon →

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